VINTAGE & TRADITIONAL RODS, REELS & ACCESSORIES BOUGHT, SOLD & EXCHANGED. 
 

Some of you may not know that I retired from Davis Tackle in 2004. As you will see from these pages, I am continuing to trade in traditional and vintage tackle by mail-order. However, if you would prefer to continue doing business face-to-face please contact me to arrange an appointment at a mutually convenient location.

After many years in the tackle trade I became bored with the modern trends in mass-produced tackle and "catch em at all costs" methods & baits. While I appreciate some significant advances in modern equipment, I miss the uncomplicated days of my childhood when anglers pitted their wits against the fish without the high-tech paraphernalia promoted by the media and tackle trade of today. Although I marvel at the excellent quality and value of modern mass-produced rods & reels from the Far East, they have no character, no soul! Perhaps I am just a silly old fool?

Most items for sale on this site are good quality, usable and either 'collectable' or 'recent but traditional'. There are also some good quality modern items which I am clearing at greatly reduced prices.

Once ordered and paid for, most items are sent out immediately so you could be fondling that lovely old rod or reel tomorrow!

APOLOGY
I am very sorry that I have not been adding many new items to these pages during the last year or so. This is because of other business and family commitments. However, I have lots of interesting items in stock and hope to list some of them over the next few weeks. If in the meantime you are looking for a particular item please give me a ring, I may have one in stock!
Thank you for your patience.